Oregon's Crave The Coast Returns in October, Month-Long Seafood Fest from Astoria to Neskowin

Published 09/14/2026 at 7:55 a.m.
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff

(Tillamook, Oregon) – Craving seafood? Perhaps the real stuff that comes straight from the docks off Oregon ships? (Garibaldi - Oregon Coast Beach Connection)

Even if you don't love seafood, there's a month-long festival of eats on the north Oregon coast that is bound tickle your fancy. Discover more local restaurants, artisan producers and seasonal flavors throughout October during Crave the Coast, a month-long celebration along the North Coast Food Trail.

From October 1 - 31, visitors can explore food and drink experiences from Astoria to Neskowin and sample special Crave Dishes inspired by the region’s seasonal ingredients at participating businesses.

Businesses along the trail are also offering food-focused activities and experiences during Crave the Coast. Examples include all-you-can-eat oyster Thursdays and fish-and-chips Fridays at The Fish Peddler in Bay City; an exclusive small-group ice cream experience and guided cheese tastings at Tillamook Creamery; and fishing charters out of Astoria, Garibaldi and Pacific City.

There's even a chance to go out on one of those famed Dory boats.

Additional events and experiences will be added at northcoastfoodtrail.com/events.

Astoria - Angi D Wildt Gallery photo

“Crave the Coast gives people a reason to explore the North Coast Food Trail and experience the variety of food and drink produced and served here,” said Mariah Surat, event coordinator and Visit Tillamook Coast’s Coordinator of Community and Industry Programs. “October is a great seasonal time to visit restaurants and food businesses throughout the region, try something new and discover places you may not have visited before.”

Visitors are also encouraged to share their favorite North Coast food and drink experiences for a chance to win prizes during October. To participate, post a photo on Facebook or Instagram and tag @NorthCoastFoodTrail, or upload a photo directly to the Crave the Coast Photo Gallery at northcoastfoodtrail.com/crave-photo. Contest details and prize announcements will be posted on the North Coast Food Trail’s Facebook and Instagram accounts.

The Crave the Coast website will provide information to help visitors plan their trips, including participating Food Trail businesses, Crave Dishes, food-focused events and updates throughout the month.

More information and email updates are available at northcoastfoodtrail.com/crave-the-coast.

A sampling of upcoming events:

October 9-25: Astoria Crabbing Charter - Crave the Coast
8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Get a true Oregon Coast experience and book a charter to go crabbing for you, your family and friends.
Garibaldi Charters, 607 Garibaldi Ave, Garibaldi

October 1-15: Garibaldi Fishing Charter - Crave the Coast
8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Get a true Oregon Coast experience and book a fishing charter for you, your family and friends.
Cost: $175-$235
Garibaldi Charters, 607 Garibaldi Ave, Garibaldi

October 1-31: Dory Fishing Charter - Crave the Coast
8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Take a once-in-a-lifetime trip on a dory boat launched from the sandy shores of Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City.
Cost: $310
Pacific City Fishing, Hungry Harbor Rd, Pacific City

October 1-31: Exclusive Ice Cream Experience - Crave the Coast
8:00 am - 5:00 pm. In a private, small-group experience, learn how Tillamook Ice Cream goes from milk to market.
Cost: $45
Tillamook Creamery, 4165 N Hwy 101, Tillamook

October 1-31: Tour + Cheese Tasting - Crave the Coast
8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Join Tillamook Creamery to discover the cheesemaking expertise they’ve built since 1909 in a guided experience through the facility.
Cost: $15
Tillamook Creamery, 4165 N Hwy 101, Tillamook

October 1-31: Private Guided Creamery Tour - Crave the Coast
8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Enjoy a private guided tour of the Tillamook Creamery before general admission, led by a personal brand ambassador through the viewing gallery.
Cost: $25
Tillamook Creamery, 4165 N Hwy 101, Tillamook

Every Thursday in October: All You Can Eat Oysters Thursdays - Crave the Coast
9:00 am - 8:00 pm. Enjoy fresh-harvested oysters from Coos Bay and Tillamook.
Cost: $23
Fish Peddler, 5150 Hayes Oyster Drive, Bay City

October 9-25: Astoria Crabbing Charter - Crave the Coast
8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Get a true Oregon Coast experience and book a charter to go crabbing for you, your family and friends.
Garibaldi Charters, 607 Garibaldi Ave, Garibaldi

northcoastfoodtrail.com/crave-the-coast.

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